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Shoulder Procedures

  • Labral Debridement and Repair

    Labral debridement and repair is a surgical procedure to remove loose and damaged cartilage in the labrum and to secure the torn labrum to its normal attachment to the bone.

  • Rotator Cuff Repair

    The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles in the shoulder joint including the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis.

  • Shoulder Stabilization

    Shoulder stabilization surgery is performed to improve stability and function to the shoulder joint and prevent recurrent dislocations.

  • AC Joint Repair

    AC joint repair is a surgical procedure performed to repair damaged or torn ligaments and tendons of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint.

  • Shoulder Arthroscopy

    Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedure for conditions and injuries involving the bones, cartilage, tendons...

  • Shoulder Joint Replacement

    Total shoulder replacement surgery is performed to relieve symptoms of severe shoulder pain and disability due to arthritis. In this surgery, the damaged articulating...

  • Reverse Shoulder Replacement

    Reverse total shoulder replacement surgery is performed under general anesthesia.

  • ORIF of Clavicle Fracture

    A clavicle fracture refers to a broken collarbone and is a common injury associated with contact sports such as football and martial arts, as well as impact...

  • SLAP Repair

    A SLAP repair is an arthroscopic shoulder procedure to treat a specific type of injury to the labrum called a SLAP tear.

  • Shoulder Instability Surgery

    Shoulder instability surgery is a procedure designed to restore stability to the shoulder joint when it becomes loose or prone to dislocation.

  • Distal Clavicle Excision

    Distal clavicle excision is a procedure which involves removal of the outer end of the clavicle (collarbone) to treat shoulder pain and disability due to arthritis or impingement.

  • Shoulder Surgery

    Shoulder surgery is a surgical procedure for the treatment of a shoulder injury or shoulder condition. The procedure involves repairing a diseased...

  • Shoulder Fracture Care

    A shoulder fracture is usually diagnosed based on a thorough physical examination, and imaging studies such as X-rays and CT scans.

  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for the Shoulder

    Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative treatment option that involves injecting a concentrated solution of platelets obtained from the patient's...

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